2025 Toyota GR86: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The most important change for the 2025 Toyota GR86 is sharper lineup-wide tuning for the steering, suspension, and throttle response. It is a light update rather than a redesign, and the limited Hakone Edition replaces the 2024 TRUENO Edition.
About the 2025 Toyota GR86
2nd generation GR86 (launched for 2022), fourth model year; lightly updated for 2025 with chassis and throttle-response tuning, not a redesign.
Toyota positions the GR86 as a compact rear-drive sports coupe built around balance, low weight, and driver involvement instead of big horsepower numbers. Its low-mounted flat-four engine, small footprint, and playful chassis are meant to make everyday roads feel more engaging, while still giving buyers usable tech and basic daily comfort. In Toyota’s lineup, it is the pure sports-car choice: simple, responsive, and aimed at drivers who want a direct connection to the car.
The base GR86 remains the straightforward, driver-focused version, with a 228-hp 2.4-liter engine, rear-wheel drive, a limited-slip differential, and an 8-inch touchscreen. Premium adds heated Ultrasuede-trimmed seats, adaptive headlights, and blind-spot monitoring, while the Hakone Edition pairs Premium equipment with Brembo brakes, SACHS performance dampers, special trim, and a commemorative plaque.
What changed, by category
2025 Toyota GR86 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | 20 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | 26 mpg |
| Horsepower | 228 hp | 228 hp | 228 hp |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 6.3 cu-ft | 6.3 cu-ft | 6.3 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 29.9 in | 29.9 in | 29.9 in |
| Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Doors | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||
| Adaptive Headlights | |||
| Alarm System | |||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | |||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| LED Headlights | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Satellite Radio | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2025 Toyota GR86?
The biggest change is revised tuning for sharper responses. Toyota retuned the shock absorbers and electric power steering, then updated the throttle mapping and engine torque control for a quicker, more direct feel.
Is the 2025 Toyota GR86 redesigned?
No, the 2025 GR86 is not redesigned. It remains part of the second generation introduced for 2022 and receives lighter tuning and trim updates for 2025.
What is the 2025 Toyota GR86 Hakone Edition?
The Hakone Edition is a limited-production version based on the GR86 Premium. It has standard Brembo brakes, SACHS performance dampers, 18-inch wheels, heated Ultrasuede-trimmed sport seats, special badging, a rear lip spoiler, and a commemorative dash plaque.
Did the engine or transmission change for the 2025 Toyota GR86?
No, the main engine and transmission hardware carries over. The GR86 retains its 228-hp 2.4-liter engine and six-speed manual or automatic transmission, but revised throttle and torque-control programming makes its response quicker and more linear.
Is the 2025 Toyota GR86 meaningfully different from the 2024 model?
Yes, but the differences are modest rather than transformative. The 2025 model has revised steering, shock, throttle, and torque-control tuning, while the Hakone Edition takes the special-edition spot previously held by the 2024 TRUENO Edition.
2025 Toyota GR86 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2025 Toyota GR86.
Sources
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